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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1968
Page
2
A $500 reward was posted for the return of 200 poisonous South American frogs and about 80,000 tropical fish stolen from Interfish Inc. in Miami. Owner Fred Leidecker valued the loss at 8 000 to 10 000 dollars, noting the frogs sell for 25 to 50 dollars each and can cause skin irritation and temporary blindness.
John Blackson Associates say a comprehensive New Castle plan will be ready for the Planning Commission by July end. It covers zoning changes and a six year capital improvement budget to project needs like trucks sewers and streets through 1986. The commission must approve before council review for potential federal grants this year.
Gary Dedell of Syracuse was given a Kennedy invitation by a New York office clerk at 5 a.m. on the day of the funeral. Press secretary Frank Mankiewicz said Dedell, arrested with an unloaded pistol at St. Patrick's Cathedral, was not supposed to be invited and had offered to work for the Syracuse office.
United Steelworkers negotiators hash out plant level contract issues with 11 major steel producers to clear the deck for combined bargaining on an economic package. The current contract expires at midnight July 31. Plant by plant talks began April 15 ahead of schedule as the Steel Companies Co-ordinating Committee and the Basic Steel Industry Conference prepare for meetings in Pittsburgh June 24 with 600 locals represented.
The United Nations General Assembly backs a long negotiated treaty to curb nuclear spread. The U S Soviet drafted pact won Committee approval by 24 to 2 with 22 abstentions. The treaty bans nonnuclear nations from developing or acquiring atomic arms and forbids those with weapons from sharing them. Final operative status requires ratification by Britain the Soviet Union and the United States and 40 other nations.
The State Senate considers a land mark measure to use state tax money for parochial and private schools amid party rifts. Senate GOP Leader Stroup opposes the plan but backing appears with eight or more Republicans needed for passage, as funding shifts from cigarette taxes to harness racing revenues and then to flat racing later, with administration by the State Public Instruction Department.
Twenty young members from St. John the Baptist Maronite Church join an inaugural Midwest regional Maronite Youth meeting at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in North Jackson Ohio. Eleven parishes across six states participate with Bishop Zayek delivering mass and sermon. The Rev. Zidian moderates as registrations open at 11 a.m. The one day program includes religious and business sessions, swimming, dinner and a dance.
The First National Bank of Lawrence County approves a regular 50 cent per share semi annual dividend payable July 1 to record holders June 20. transfers 350000 from undivided profits to surplus, boosting capital to 3850000. Loan capacity rises as overall loans reach an all time high. Also notes progress on the Butler Ave office with opening planned in the second week of July and new manager Louis V. Collins named.
The three day event at Farm Show grounds drew about 9,000 spectators and 300 exhibitors with around 450 horses, as Arthur Kohn of New Castle won two first place trophies and retired another. Other area winners included Greenberg and Cochran Stable horses and many local exhibitors across multiple stakes. A two car crash on Home and Moravia streets caused $650 damage. brakes questioned, no injuries reported. Vacation Bible School at Habor Full Gospel Tabernacle runs 6 to 8:45 p.m. through June 21 for ages 3–12 with a large staff and VFW Post 315 meeting tomorrow night.
Shenango Area school directors approve a 1 609 030 dollar budget funded mainly by a 48 mill real estate levy plus 11 per capita 1 wage and 10 dollar occupational taxes. The plan raises spending about 7000 dollars from the tentative budget and adds funds for administration pupil transport debt service and plant operations. Contracts awarded include Phil Fitts Ford and Frengel Motor Co while Palmer Motor Co objects to nonlow bidders. Summer school hires total 15 teachers at four dollars per hour for 120 hours and recreation program workers at two 50 per hour with census work and tax duplicate checks approved.
A Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children youth conference in Philadelphia drew about 1 000 delegates. Ten representatives formed the Lawrence County auxiliary with attendees including Peter Grittie III and John R. Logan. other delegates listed from Ellwood City New Castle and nearby areas. The event showcased training prospects for volunteers aged 13 to 25 and featured a 50 piece orchestra performance by trainable retarded performers.
NEW WILMINGTON The school board tabled a proposal to raise cafeteria workers’ wages by 30 cents an hour, totaling 4885 dollars, with starting pay at 1.65. The board will study meal costs and facilities to enhance student value before acting.
The Greater New Castle Development Corp. obtained a $96,000 state share from the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority toward a $240,000 loan for Conn Fabricating and Engineering Co. The Conn building is completed and in use, with 16 employees and plans for job growth.
David Wansitter, 32, of 363 E North St, pleaded innocent to operating a vehicle without owner consent and driving without a license before Alderman Howard B Hanna. He was jailed in default of 2000 bond, later released on bond. Hearing set for Friday. Police say patrolman James Patton saw him driving east on Chestnut St yesterday at 11 30 a.m. The car stopped on Whippo St and another man fled. Wansitter was arrested on a warrant at 4 20 p.m. The car had been reported stolen by Quay Smith of Enon Valley RD 2 at 1 p.m. yesterday.
Washington Township supervisors gave final approval to a one mile Mine Rd paving project scheduled for next month. The $9,000 job will use oil from Russell Standard Corp and stone from Vanport Stone Co with George Shaffer of Princeton to asphalt the road. Two Baltimore Life Insurance Co reps attended to offer a pension plan. Bills totaling $2,500 were paid. The next meeting is July 8 at 8 pm.
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